09/11/2006 … RUSSIA has banned the Borat film, which mocks Moscow's close ally Kazakhstan, after licensing officials ruled it could humiliate different ethnic groups and religions.

Is Adam the first man?

People's Choice nominees out

09/11/2006 … Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell and Robin Williams are to battle it out for the title of funniest male star at America’s People’s Choice Awards in the new year.

Russ vs Ross

Brand lands Friday night chat show

09/11/2006 … Russell Brand is to go head-to-head with Jonathan Ross after landing his own Channel 4 chat show.

They're Ron form

Corbett praises younger comics

08/11/2006 … Ronnie Corbett has praised modern comedians, saying they are braver and brighter than in his day.

Cosby strikes a deal

...over sex assault claim

08/11/2006 … Bill Cosby has settled a lawsuit filed by a woman who said he drugged and sexually assaulted her.

David Brent on tour?

Gervais vetoes live Office show

08/11/2006 … Ricky Gervais has turned down an offer to make a stage show based on The Office.

08/11/2006 … DAVID WALLIAMS was voted the country's most inspirational public figure in the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain awards on Tuesday night.

Springing into America

US gets its Jerry Springer moment

08/11/2006 … Jerry Springer: The Opera is to receive its American premiere in the chat show host’s home town of Chicago.